
Congratulations to our 2021 Community Leaders
Each year, we recognize young community leaders with the 20 Under 40 Award. Showcasing twenty leaders—all under the age of 40—the program recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in our community. In turn, 20 Under 40 intends to motivate other young leaders throughout Acadiana.
20 Under 40 Leaders
Albrecht, Tyler – Realtor, Keaty Real Estate
Angelety, Kisharra – Admissions Representative, Willow Charter Academy
Babin, Christopher – Vice President/COO, Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana
Brandon, Noah – CEO, Unitech Training Academy
Christ, Kalli – Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana
Craig, McKinzie – Assistant Director of Career Services, Paul M Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University
Deal, Jawaskie – Licensed Professional Counselor, Believe Iberia Counseling, LLC
Derise, Boyer – Founder/CEO, Derise Enterprises, Good Eats Kitchen, Bayou Carlin Oyster Co., Mise en Place Foods
Foster, Brandon – Business Development Representative, Pelican State Credit Union
Gibson, Rachel – Director of Community Education, Woman’s Foundation
Hager, Zach – Vice President of Economic Development, One Acadiana
Hornsby, Jeanne – Engineering Director, C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates, LLC
Jones, Dalfred – Anchor/Reporter, KLFY News 10
McDaniel, Kramer – Owner/Therapist, Agape Therapeutic Solutions
Neef, David – Assistant Director of the Kathleen Blanco Public Policy Center, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Oldenburg, Matthew – Director, Zoosiana
Plaisance, Brooke – Business Analyst, CGI
Porter, Leigha – Owner/Artistic Director, PARC Village Community Art Center & F.I.R.E. Expressions Performing Arts Conservatory